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Hardcore Albacore (Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Tuna Medallions)

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These Whole30-friendly bacon-wrapped tuna medallions are so delicious and easy to make!

A plate of broiled bacon-wrapped tuna.

I got the idea for wrapping my tuna in bacon from the Siren SeaSA site (a new recipe is posted every Thursday in anticipation of the catch of the week). I modified the recipe with a technique for par-cooking the bacon in the microwave (those folks at Cook’s Illustrated are so smart) and I also whipped up a Paleo-friendly marinade. Done and done!

Time to make Hardcore Albacore A.K.A. Bacon-Wrapped Tuna Medallions!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound skinless albacore loin
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Red Boat Fish Sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional)
  • 5 slices thin-cut bacon (use sugar-free bacon if you’re on a Whole30)

Method:

Preheat the broiler on high and arrange the oven rack six inches from the heating element.

Cut the tuna loin crosswise into five mini steaks, about 1.5-inch thick…

Someone cutting a tuna loin into 1.5 inch pieces.

…and place them in a large bowl.

In a measuring cup, whisk the orange juice, coconut aminos, vinegar, fish sauce, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper.

Someone measuring out coconut aminos into a measuring tablespoon.

Pour the finished marinade…

The marinade for the bacon-wrapped tuna in a glass measuring cup with a spoon inside.

…over the albacore medallions and marinate for 15 minutes.

In the meantime, place the bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with four sheets of paper towel…

Slices of bacon lined up on a plate on top of paper towels.

…and cover them with two more sheets. Microwave the bacon on high for 1-2 minutes so it is cooked halfway but still pliable.

Wrap each marinated tuna medallion in a slice of par-cooked bacon (with the ends tucked under the fish) and place them on a rack on top of a foil-lined baking tray.

Bacon-wrapped tuna medallions on a wire rack ready to be baked in the oven.

Broil the bacon-wrapped tuna for about 4 minutes on one side and flip them over and cook them for an additional 2 minutes (or until bacon is crispy).

Cooked bacon-wrapped tuna on a wire rack.

Serve immediately.

A plate of bacon-wrapped tuna.

Looking for another healthy albacore recipe? Make my Softcore Albacore!


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Hardcore Albacore (Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Tuna Medallions) by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo
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Hardcore Albacore (Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Tuna Medallions)

These Whole30-friendly bacon-wrapped tuna medallions are so delicious and easy to make!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: albacore, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, tuna, Whole30
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tuna albacore loin skinless
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Red Boat fish sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional)
  • 2 slices bacon thin-cut
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the broiler on high and arrange the oven rack six inches from the heating element.
  • Cut the tuna loin crosswise, into five mini steaks, about 1.5-inch thick. Place them in a large bowl.
  • In a measuring cup, whisk the orange juice, coconut aminos, vinegar, fish sauce, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper. Pour the marinade over the fish and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Place the bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with four sheets of paper towel and cover with two sheets. Microwave the bacon on high for 1-2 minutes so it is cooked halfway but still pliable.
  • Wrap each marinated tuna medallion in a slice of par-cooked bacon (with the ends tucked under the fish) and place them on a rack on top of a foil-lined baking tray.
  • Broil the bacon-wrapped tuna for about 4 minutes on one side and flip them over and cook them for an additional 2 minutes (or until bacon is crispy). Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g
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  1. mkkosky says

    March 13, 2022 at 2:03 am

    2 stars
    I started with very good tuna – made according to directions, and it turned out really dry. Bacon directions don’t make sense – you need almost a whole strip per 1.5” section, and I ended up with 9 sections. I’ll stick with searing.

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